Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

.  While looking through the data we were struck by the extent of the growth in the usage of contract labor - contingent workers such as freelancers, independent contractors, temps, etc. -   by sole proprietors.    As the chart below shows, sole proprietor contract labor expenses increased 38% between 2010 and 2013. 

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

And any spare time you have will be spent throwing in a load of laundry and cleaning up dog puke. Companies are opening up all kinds of work in these areas. They are experienced, have a shorter ramp-up time and have very sought-after skills." Here's a story I did on the issue of contract work for Gannett/USAToday. "But

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

  BTW, this quote pretty much sums up 1 of the 4 key reasons more firms are targeting small businesses.  Due in part to a steady drum beat about small businesses being the backbone of the economy and future of work, companies are realizing small businesses make up a big chunk of the U.S. These are: 1. and global economy.

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

xo, Melissa I very recently made the decision to leave a role without another one lined up. He asked me if I was open to hearing his recommendations on how to tighten the resume up so it would be more effective and attract more response. If you haven't done so yet, follow her on LinkedIn ! You are welcome!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card. This adds up to thousands of dollars and it usually takes at least two weeks to get your money back. Or I could mail in the money. Or you may find you need a money order or traveler’s checks.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I currently work as a lawyer and undertake every day many of the types of responsibilities that make up an executive assistant role, such as administration, communication, project management and so on, usually in a very demanding and high pressure context, and before this I worked in various communications/PR roles.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. It feels like a bait and switch and there are no guarantees.

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